Tennis Tips: How to Crush High Backhand Approach Shots

Tennis Tips: How to Crush High Backhand Approach Shots
Today we will reveal 3 costly mistakes you could be making on the high backhand approach shot and how to correct them.
The high backhand approach shot for most tennis players is one of the hardest shots to master.
We believe there are 3 bad habits that keep most tennis players from building a great one handed backhand, especially when the ball is HIGH.
1. The weak McEnroe grip
2. Delaying the contact point
3. Not implementing the reverse tilt
Watch this video and go hit the practice courts and you will see a cool transformation take place!

[@bryant0smith]

Please add a short video on the two handed backhand! And who has the advantage on this shot? One hander or two hander?

[@alexlam7980]

Good tips!

[@lukabanic1136]

Nice vid

[@poonworld]

i find it should be easier to execute this shot using the double handed BH, as the grip is closer to the "motorbike grip"

[@arthurlam4240]

Going to try the the tilt on the ball machine tomorrow. Shadow swing feels strong!

[@mooseman31]

This will definitely help with my ability to hit approach shots on my backhand

[@YashSharma-pd3zw]

The tilt move I feel will really help on my backhand game. Can't wait to try it out!

[@joleaneking7327]

Tilt definitely a new idea for me. Thanks!

[@samsong7906]

Good video but needs more dramatic intro

[@paulsullivan3849]

Looks like its just being more aggressive with the ball and attack the ball instead of waiting for the ball

[@raultennis5904]

My reason for opportunity leak: Did not know about the reverse tilt. I was hitting it just like a baseline shot. Will try it out!

[@PeterFreemantennis]

cool Raul let us know how it works out

[@gilldavies]

I would like to see this done with a double handed backhand. I need to practice the forward tilt as I think I might lean backwards. Loved your footwork those side steps, crossing backwards then forwards as you closed in. Watched that lots of times!

[@Limbicfriction]

i need to aply this so much ! thank you

[@PeterFreemantennis]

Glad you enjoyed

[@mikejohnson9493]

I can tell that i have my weight on the back foot no power and high,Great tip on the low front shoulder moving forward Thanks.

[@crunchtimecoaching]

great to hear

[@kiranjonnavittula5744]

Great start to my day coffee and this show !! Question guys, in video 1 for the forehand finish shots, you pointed out the position of racket being in front of you and not behind , same logic for the backhand finish shot as well ?

[@PeterFreemantennis]

yes sir! sounds like a great way to start the day! thanks so much for watching

[@jazz19101]

Brilliant!

[@PeterFreemantennis]

Brilliant ok I like that!

[@kornchalsuwanprateep9125]

Hi guys, Eventhough Im a two-handed backhand player, I used to play the one-handed style before, and, nowadays, I play this style sometime for fun. This shot is really hard, but, like Pete said, the eastern backhand grip is the key which allows players to hit earlier and harder. However, as I play the one-handed just for fun. I tend to play save with slice approaching, and, hopefully, I can finish the point at net. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Kornchal,

[@fun1111]

Thanks for this great video Pete and Matt!

[@ahmadatiyeh332]

My shoulder stays back but thanks for the tip!

[@TheArnoldlc]

Many years ago I had a pretty good backhand by after not playing for 10 or so years, I lost all confidence in that shot; high, low or in between. I just need to go out and practice more.

[@dadmaxx8641]

I have a 2 hander. Everything you guys said and showed applies, but I would say that the ball should be hit flat and I feel that my left shoulder gets higher on contact.

[@shawnmerchant]

On my backhand side, I feel my leak is putting enough topspin on it and causing it to go into the net. The best advice I have gotten is to drop the racket head below the ball and brush up with a higher finish to get the ball over the net

[@joelsuraj2501]

Waiting for ur video on AO 18 DRAW analysis

[@PeterFreemantennis]

Joel Suraj I’m sure matt has something coming soon

[@joelsuraj2501]

Thats great...amazing video by the way

[@staceycarey5834]

I would like to see the same video using a two handed backhand

[@PeterFreemantennis]

yes others are saying the same thing...it is on the list!

[@pacerdave7838]

Great stuff. Definitely guilty of the waiting game and not tilting lead shoulder down. Know this series is about approach shots but very high backhand volleys also a problem for me. Think maybe these principles might apply also to high backhand volleys

[@PeterFreemantennis]

yes and thanks so much

[@ahmadatiyeh332]

Nice “subtle” tips!

[@lalameinc]

That was really very informative. Looks like it needs some practice to get comfortable with the downhill backhand.

[@jeaninesmith2137]

Pete, I wish you were still at AVAC. You are definitely the best coach I ever had Loved this video. Wish you would have just added a little bit on how two-handers use this approach. It's just nice to be able to see someone doing it with two hands.

[@PeterFreemantennis]

Hi Jeanine !!!! So great to hear from you! We will do one on the two hander soon

[@siccimo4501]

i am commenting for the gift hahha

[@rds4629]

excepting the grip, same principals apply to hitting a slice approach on a high BH ball?

[@kevinbrowne9298]

All I notice is that you, Pete, have basically taken a schlub, namely Matt, & turned him into (almost) a stud. Damn.

[@PeterFreemantennis]

Matt has worked really hard on his game and has improved so much...no one loves tennis more than Matt

[@vubot1]

Wrong. I do!

[@crunchtimecoaching]

cool